The Rye Retreat (4532 reviews)

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I enjoyed getting the head massage and the washing of my hair, the lady who did that was wonderful, very chatty and friendly. However, the hair cut itself was terrible the lady who did it barely said two words to me and actually cut it the opposite to what I had asked for. I ended up going back to my usual hairdressers 3 days later for them to put it right.

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A little disappointed as I felt the experience was rushed. I was really looking forward to a 45 minute Green Science facial for £55 which was bought for me by my children for Mother's Day. I was told to make my own way down to the treatment rooms, which is fine, normally I would have been met by my designated therapist which is a much more personalised service. I sat down on the couch and waited for ten minutes whilst the therapist was still seeing to her previous client. When she did appear she was busy rushing around and couldn't even make eye contact to say hello. Then when she addressed me she asked whether I was the facial instead of knowing who I was and addressing me by my first name. Again little personalised touches which would make for a better 'spa' experience. The facial itself I was told that because it was only for 45 minutes she would try to fit in as much as she could. This made the experience feel very rushed and not particularly relaxing :( It did feel very clinical and military precise. The therapist was making quite a bit of noise preparing solutions etc and throughout the entire treatment her stomach was growling. Products all very nice but application of them and execution of them very disappointing for what I was hoping would be a relaxing treat bought for me by my children :( £55 is a lot on money and when you don't have treats often you expect a better level of service :(